NBSTSA CST Exam (Latest 2023 – 2024)
Questions And Answers A+ GRADE
Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum
(tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles)
-Tympanosplasty
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and
proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this
time? - Regown and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Lateral
What is the kraske position? - Anatomical position in which the patient is
prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general
abdominal set-up? - Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - A drape with an opening that allows exposure
of the operative site
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A
surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR
two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best
course of action? - New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained
for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in
creating a bloodless field? - Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be
wrapped with Webril
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to: - Magnify the surgical field
,Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - Left lateral
kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are
considered unsterile because they are: - Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an
appendectomy should be: - Placed in a separate bin
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel
resection? - Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - Re-establish the negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: - Hold the duct
open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the
following types of suture? - Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy? - Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? - Adaptic
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should
prepare specimens using which method? - Placed in separate containers and
identify
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be
performed on the patient in the operating room? - Sigmoidectomy
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the
scrub role should first notify the: - Contaminating team member
, Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun
should be counted by the: - Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the
circulator
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck? -
Rhytidectomy
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?
- Kerrison
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? -
Cholangiography
Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next
instrument needed for the removal of the lamina is a: - Kerrison rongeur
What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during a cardiac
emergency? - Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
What is used to stabilize a fractured finger? - Kirschner wires
During the application of arch bars, the surgeon will most likely use what
between the teeth and around the bar? - 25-gauge or 26-gauge stainless steel
wire
Which solution is used to identify diseased areas for a cold conization of the
cervix? - Lugol's
When using power saws on bone, what action best helps prevent bone
damage? - Irrigation
Which retractor is used in a C-section? - De Lee
A nasogastric tube (NG) is used to: - Drain the stomach
Which procedure requires an incision in the suprasternal nothc? -
Mediastinoscopy
Questions And Answers A+ GRADE
Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum
(tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles)
-Tympanosplasty
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and
proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this
time? - Regown and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Lateral
What is the kraske position? - Anatomical position in which the patient is
prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general
abdominal set-up? - Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - A drape with an opening that allows exposure
of the operative site
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A
surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR
two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best
course of action? - New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained
for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in
creating a bloodless field? - Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be
wrapped with Webril
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to: - Magnify the surgical field
,Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - Left lateral
kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are
considered unsterile because they are: - Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an
appendectomy should be: - Placed in a separate bin
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel
resection? - Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - Re-establish the negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: - Hold the duct
open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the
following types of suture? - Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy? - Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? - Adaptic
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should
prepare specimens using which method? - Placed in separate containers and
identify
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be
performed on the patient in the operating room? - Sigmoidectomy
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the
scrub role should first notify the: - Contaminating team member
, Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun
should be counted by the: - Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the
circulator
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck? -
Rhytidectomy
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?
- Kerrison
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? -
Cholangiography
Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next
instrument needed for the removal of the lamina is a: - Kerrison rongeur
What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during a cardiac
emergency? - Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
What is used to stabilize a fractured finger? - Kirschner wires
During the application of arch bars, the surgeon will most likely use what
between the teeth and around the bar? - 25-gauge or 26-gauge stainless steel
wire
Which solution is used to identify diseased areas for a cold conization of the
cervix? - Lugol's
When using power saws on bone, what action best helps prevent bone
damage? - Irrigation
Which retractor is used in a C-section? - De Lee
A nasogastric tube (NG) is used to: - Drain the stomach
Which procedure requires an incision in the suprasternal nothc? -
Mediastinoscopy
